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2023 National Service Training — Central
New Orleans, LA  ·  May 2-4, 2023

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REGISTRATION 
Join us in New Orleans from May 2-4 at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel, just steps away from the historic French Quarter and riverfront, for the 2023 National Service Training — Central regional event. This event is hosted by America's Service Commissions (ASC) in partnership with Volunteer Louisiana. Come together with national service program colleagues, state service commission staff, AmeriCorps agency colleagues, and volunteer engagement partners for an educational and inspiring training opportunity! Can't attend in person? Register for our virtual event.

Registration for this event is closed, as we have reached capacity. Please email us with any questions or to get on our waitlist in case a spot opens up.
Registration for the event is $400 per attendee.

However, the following discount codes may apply:
  • $300 registration fee for AmeriCorps State programs of the following states: Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Texas (Check with your state service commission for the discount code.)
  • $200 registration fee for commission staff and commissioners of the following states: Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Texas (Discount code emailed separately.)

Please note: To register for the event, you will first need to create an ASC profile or log-in to your existing ASC account using the event registration link provided. If you are a new user, enter your email under "New Users" to create an account. If you already have an ASC account but do not know your password, click "Forgot Password" and enter your work email address. You'll then be prompted to create/update your password in the system.

Once you are logged in, please return to the event registration link at the top of this page to finish registering. Click "register yourself" to go through the process.


Download detailed log-in instructions.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations may be made at anytime, however refunds will not be processed after April 11. If you have not cancelled by April 11, you are still responsible for your registration payment.


ACCOMMODATIONS
We will make every reasonable effort to provide effective accommodations for event participants. Accommodation requests including dietary requests must be made at the time of registration. If you have an accommodation request (e.g., dietary restrictions, service animal relief area, interpreter, or Braille) for the event, please indicate when you register in the space provided or email us for further assistance.

We also encourage you to complete this anonymous survey with any ideas on how we can make our event more welcoming and inclusive.

For accommodation requests that are related to your hotel room, please email 
DF Meetings & Events, our official hotel partner for all National Service Training events, or call them at 407-583-6049 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm ET).

AGENDA
The 2023 National Service Training — Central
program and session descriptions are below. All times listed are Central. (Agenda subject to change.)

View our plenary speakers.

Please note the event start/end times:
  • Start Time: Tuesday, May 2 at 12:00pm Central
  • End Time: Thursday, May 4 at 12:00pm Central
Download Program
Download Workshop Materials
Download Session Descriptions
Download FAQs

​QUESTIONS
If — after reviewing all the information available — you have questions, please email us.

W-9 Form. Download a completed W9 for the Association of State Service Commissions.

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SPONSORS
View our event sponsors.

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BIPOC AFFINITY GROUP NETWORKING
If you would like to attend the BIPOC Affinity Group Networking event during NST East, please register to help us ensure we have enough food.
​WELCOME WEBINAR
Watch our Welcome Webinar for first-time NST attendees below. You'll learn what to expect, strategies for success, and protips for making the most of your NST experience. View or download the accompanying PowerPoint slides.
HOST COMMISSION
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EVENT LOCATION & HEADQUARTERS HOTEL
InterContinental New Orleans Hotel
444 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130

See lodging reservations and additional hotel options below.

View our custom Google map or check out Visit New Orleans for suggestions of things to do, places to go, and sites to see!

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.

Closest Airport:
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

LODGING
All event sessions will take place at the InterContinental New Orleans, our headquarters hotel.

InterContinental New Orleans
  • Discounted rate: $179/night plus tax (available until April 10 or the block is sold out)
  • Complimentary wifi in guest rooms
  • Discounted self-parking available for $25/night
  • Complimentary use of Fitness Center and rooftop swimming pool​
  • ​Earn IHG Points with your stay

Residence Inn by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter Area / Central Business District
  • $179/night plus tax
  • Free wifi
  • Valet parking available for $39/night (subject to change)

Hilton New Orleans / St. Charles Avenue
  • $199/night plus tax
  • Directly across the street from the headquarters hotel
  • Valet parking available for $50/night (subject to change)

Hampton Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (French Quarter Area)
  • $180/night plus tax
  • Four minute walk to headquarters hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Free wifi
  • Valet parking available for $44/night (subject to change)
Make Hotel Reservations
Attendees may also book rooms via our Call Center at 407-583-6049 from Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm Eastern. For special requests or to book a block of rooms, please email DF Meetings & Events.

If you have a hotel tax exemption status, it typically only applies in the state in which your organization is located. Whether hotels accept this varies. If you have questions on this, email DF Meetings & Events.


Please note: the credit card provided is used only to guarantee the reservation and is not charged at the time of booking. If you will not have a credit card to provide at check-in, please email DF Meetings & Events or call them at 407-583-6049, and they will assist you with setting up prepayment for your room(s). The card used to guarantee your reservation may be charged in the event that the guest no-shows or cancels within the cancellation penalty.

Hotel Cancellation Policy
Should individual reservations be cancelled within 72 hours of arrival date, the first night’s rooms and tax will be charged as a penalty.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Attendees must secure their own transportation between the airport, hotel, and event location. Taxis and ride-share services (Uber, Lyft etc.) are widely available.
More information is available from the New Orleans airport.

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